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http://l.yimg.com/rz/d/yahoo_news_en-US_s_f_p_168x21_news.pngObama orders review of cyber attacks on 2016 election: adviser<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/obama-orders-review-cyber-attacks-2016-election-adviser-150744936.html"><img src="http://l.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/7j7CcZ.L7xwPaMsXVt_R1A--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3NfbGVnbztmaT1maWxsO2g9ODY7cT03NTt3PTEzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/Reuters/2016-12-09T150846Z_1006990002_LYNXMPECB812M_RTROPTP_2_CTECH-US-USA-ELECTION-CYBER.JPG" width="130" height="86" alt="Obama visits MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida" align="left" title="Obama visits MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida" border="0" /></a>By Jeff Mason WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama ordered intelligence agencies to review cyber attacks and foreign intervention into the 2016 election and deliver a report before he leaves office on Jan. 20, homeland security adviser Lisa Monaco said on Friday. Monaco told reporters the results of the report would be shared with lawmakers and others. &quot;The president has directed the intelligence community to conduct a full review of what happened during the 2016 election process ... and to capture lessons learned from that and to report to a range of stakeholders, to include the Congress,&quot; Monaco said during an event hosted by the Christian Science Monitor.</p><br clear="all"/>http://news.yahoo.com/obama-orders-review-cyber-attacks-2016-election-adviser-150744936.htmlFri, 09 Dec 2016 10:57:08 -0500Reutersobama-orders-review-cyber-attacks-2016-election-adviser-150744936<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/obama-orders-review-cyber-attacks-2016-election-adviser-150744936.html"><img src="http://l.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/7j7CcZ.L7xwPaMsXVt_R1A--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3NfbGVnbztmaT1maWxsO2g9ODY7cT03NTt3PTEzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/Reuters/2016-12-09T150846Z_1006990002_LYNXMPECB812M_RTROPTP_2_CTECH-US-USA-ELECTION-CYBER.JPG" width="130" height="86" alt="Obama visits MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida" align="left" title="Obama visits MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida" border="0" /></a>By Jeff Mason WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama ordered intelligence agencies to review cyber attacks and foreign intervention into the 2016 election and deliver a report before he leaves office on Jan. 20, homeland security adviser Lisa Monaco said on Friday. Monaco told reporters the results of the report would be shared with lawmakers and others. &quot;The president has directed the intelligence community to conduct a full review of what happened during the 2016 election process ... and to capture lessons learned from that and to report to a range of stakeholders, to include the Congress,&quot; Monaco said during an event hosted by the Christian Science Monitor.</p><br clear="all"/>Bitcoin hits highest levels in almost three years<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/bitcoin-hits-highest-levels-almost-three-years-154340196.html"><img src="http://l.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/rS6LpRpS2scDD6dmGJGK9A--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3NfbGVnbztmaT1maWxsO2g9ODY7cT03NTt3PTEzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/Reuters/2016-12-09T154340Z_1006990001_LYNXMPECB815C_RTROPTP_2_CTECH-US-GLOBAL-MARKETS-BITCOIN.JPG" width="130" height="86" alt="A sticker that reads &quot;Bitcoin accepted here&quot; is displayed at the entrance of the Stadthaus town hall in Zug" align="left" title="A sticker that reads &quot;Bitcoin accepted here&quot; is displayed at the entrance of the Stadthaus town hall in Zug" border="0" /></a>By Jemima Kelly LONDON (Reuters) - Web-based digital currency bitcoin hit its highest levels in almost three years on Friday, extending gains since India sparked a cash shortage by removing high-denomination bank notes from circulation a month ago. Indian prime minister Narendra Modi announced a shock move on Nov. 8 to ditch 500 and 1,000 rupee notes - worth a combined $256 billion - that he said were fuelling corruption, being forged and even paying for attacks by militants who target India.</p><br clear="all"/>http://news.yahoo.com/bitcoin-hits-highest-levels-almost-three-years-154340196.htmlFri, 09 Dec 2016 10:43:40 -0500Reutersbitcoin-hits-highest-levels-almost-three-years-154340196<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/bitcoin-hits-highest-levels-almost-three-years-154340196.html"><img src="http://l.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/rS6LpRpS2scDD6dmGJGK9A--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3NfbGVnbztmaT1maWxsO2g9ODY7cT03NTt3PTEzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/Reuters/2016-12-09T154340Z_1006990001_LYNXMPECB815C_RTROPTP_2_CTECH-US-GLOBAL-MARKETS-BITCOIN.JPG" width="130" height="86" alt="A sticker that reads &quot;Bitcoin accepted here&quot; is displayed at the entrance of the Stadthaus town hall in Zug" align="left" title="A sticker that reads &quot;Bitcoin accepted here&quot; is displayed at the entrance of the Stadthaus town hall in Zug" border="0" /></a>By Jemima Kelly LONDON (Reuters) - Web-based digital currency bitcoin hit its highest levels in almost three years on Friday, extending gains since India sparked a cash shortage by removing high-denomination bank notes from circulation a month ago. Indian prime minister Narendra Modi announced a shock move on Nov. 8 to ditch 500 and 1,000 rupee notes - worth a combined $256 billion - that he said were fuelling corruption, being forged and even paying for attacks by militants who target India.</p><br clear="all"/>White House voices concerns about China cyber law<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/white-house-voices-concerns-china-cyber-law-220240447.html"><img src="http://l2.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/kvC7vmqBLHsOSwm3VDsaFg--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3NfbGVnbztmaT1maWxsO2g9ODY7cT03NTt3PTEzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/Reuters/2016-12-08T220240Z_1_LYNXMPECB71B3_RTROPTP_2_CYBERSECURITY-HEARTBLEED.JPG" width="130" height="86" alt="A lock icon, signifying an encrypted Internet connection, is seen on an Internet Explorer browser in Paris" align="left" title="A lock icon, signifying an encrypted Internet connection, is seen on an Internet Explorer browser in Paris" border="0" /></a>The White House said on Thursday that it raised concerns about China&#039;s new cyber security law during a meeting with a Chinese official after the latest round of talks between the two countries on cyber crime. U.S. National Security Adviser Susan Rice met with Chinese State Councilor Guo Shengkun to discuss the importance &quot;of fully adhering&quot; to an anti-hacking accord signed last year between the China and the United States, National Security Council spokesman Ned Price said. The deal, brokered during Chinese President Xi Jinping&#039;s state visit to Washington in 2015, included a pledge that neither country would knowingly carry out hacking for commercial advantages.</p><br clear="all"/>http://news.yahoo.com/white-house-voices-concerns-china-cyber-law-220240447.htmlThu, 08 Dec 2016 17:02:40 -0500Reuterswhite-house-voices-concerns-china-cyber-law-220240447<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/white-house-voices-concerns-china-cyber-law-220240447.html"><img src="http://l2.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/kvC7vmqBLHsOSwm3VDsaFg--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3NfbGVnbztmaT1maWxsO2g9ODY7cT03NTt3PTEzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/Reuters/2016-12-08T220240Z_1_LYNXMPECB71B3_RTROPTP_2_CYBERSECURITY-HEARTBLEED.JPG" width="130" height="86" alt="A lock icon, signifying an encrypted Internet connection, is seen on an Internet Explorer browser in Paris" align="left" title="A lock icon, signifying an encrypted Internet connection, is seen on an Internet Explorer browser in Paris" border="0" /></a>The White House said on Thursday that it raised concerns about China&#039;s new cyber security law during a meeting with a Chinese official after the latest round of talks between the two countries on cyber crime. U.S. National Security Adviser Susan Rice met with Chinese State Councilor Guo Shengkun to discuss the importance &quot;of fully adhering&quot; to an anti-hacking accord signed last year between the China and the United States, National Security Council spokesman Ned Price said. The deal, brokered during Chinese President Xi Jinping&#039;s state visit to Washington in 2015, included a pledge that neither country would knowingly carry out hacking for commercial advantages.</p><br clear="all"/>Fugitive Indian tycoon Mallya cries foul over Twitter hack<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/fugitive-indian-tycoon-mallya-cries-foul-over-twitter-085659132.html"><img src="http://l3.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/7qrqZ_1wzxun51CyYda6qA--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3NfbGVnbztmaT1maWxsO2g9ODY7cT03NTt3PTEzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/Reuters/2016-12-09T155026Z_1_LYNXMPECB8165_RTROPTP_2_INDIA-CYBERCRIME-MALLYA.JPG" width="130" height="86" alt="The super yacht Indian Empress, owned by fugitive Indian businessman Vijay Mallya, is seen berthed beneath Fort St Angelo in Valletta&#039;s Grand Harbour" align="left" title="The super yacht Indian Empress, owned by fugitive Indian businessman Vijay Mallya, is seen berthed beneath Fort St Angelo in Valletta&#039;s Grand Harbour" border="0" /></a>Fugitive Indian businessman Vijay Mallya said on Friday that his Twitter account had been penetrated by a hacking group called Legion, which posted links to what it alleged were details of Mallya&#039;s bank accounts, offshore investments and luxury cars. Mallya, a flamboyant former billionaire who made his fortune from a liquor and beer empire, moved to Britain in March after being pursued in courts by banks that his now defunct Kingfisher airline owed around $1.4 billion. &quot;Legion will find you, hack you, expose you,&quot; read one of several postings tweeted by the hackers on Mallya&#039;s official Twitter account before they were erased at around 1215 IST (0645 GMT).</p><br clear="all"/>http://news.yahoo.com/fugitive-indian-tycoon-mallya-cries-foul-over-twitter-085659132.htmlFri, 09 Dec 2016 03:56:59 -0500Reutersfugitive-indian-tycoon-mallya-cries-foul-over-twitter-085659132<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/fugitive-indian-tycoon-mallya-cries-foul-over-twitter-085659132.html"><img src="http://l3.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/7qrqZ_1wzxun51CyYda6qA--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3NfbGVnbztmaT1maWxsO2g9ODY7cT03NTt3PTEzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/Reuters/2016-12-09T155026Z_1_LYNXMPECB8165_RTROPTP_2_INDIA-CYBERCRIME-MALLYA.JPG" width="130" height="86" alt="The super yacht Indian Empress, owned by fugitive Indian businessman Vijay Mallya, is seen berthed beneath Fort St Angelo in Valletta&#039;s Grand Harbour" align="left" title="The super yacht Indian Empress, owned by fugitive Indian businessman Vijay Mallya, is seen berthed beneath Fort St Angelo in Valletta&#039;s Grand Harbour" border="0" /></a>Fugitive Indian businessman Vijay Mallya said on Friday that his Twitter account had been penetrated by a hacking group called Legion, which posted links to what it alleged were details of Mallya&#039;s bank accounts, offshore investments and luxury cars. Mallya, a flamboyant former billionaire who made his fortune from a liquor and beer empire, moved to Britain in March after being pursued in courts by banks that his now defunct Kingfisher airline owed around $1.4 billion. &quot;Legion will find you, hack you, expose you,&quot; read one of several postings tweeted by the hackers on Mallya&#039;s official Twitter account before they were erased at around 1215 IST (0645 GMT).</p><br clear="all"/>ThyssenKrupp secrets stolen in 'massive' cyber attack<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/thyssenkrupp-secrets-stolen-massive-cyber-attack-094338110--sector.html"><img src="http://l.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/nJbMSVAuwWcGeS0axyFeSA--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3NfbGVnbztmaT1maWxsO2g9ODY7cT03NTt3PTEzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/Reuters/2016-12-08T165358Z_1006990002_LYNXMPECB70D7_RTROPTP_2_CTECH-US-THYSSENKRUPP-CYBER.JPG" width="130" height="86" alt="The logo of German steel-to-elevators group ThyssenKrupp AG is pictured during the company&#039;s annual news conference in Essen" align="left" title="The logo of German steel-to-elevators group ThyssenKrupp AG is pictured during the company&#039;s annual news conference in Essen" border="0" /></a>By Eric Auchard and Tom Käckenhoff FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Technical trade secrets were stolen from the steel production and manufacturing plant design divisions of ThyssenKrupp AG in cyber attacks earlier this year, the German company said on Thursday. ThyssenKrupp, one of the world&#039;s largest steel makers, said it had been targeted by attackers located in southeast Asia engaged in what it said were &quot;organized, highly professional hacker activities&quot;. In breaches discovered by the company&#039;s internal security team in April and traced back to February, hackers stole project data from ThyssenKrupp&#039;s plant engineering division and from other areas yet to be determined.</p><br clear="all"/>http://news.yahoo.com/thyssenkrupp-secrets-stolen-massive-cyber-attack-094338110--sector.htmlThu, 08 Dec 2016 11:53:58 -0500Reutersthyssenkrupp-secrets-stolen-massive-cyber-attack-094338110--sector<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/thyssenkrupp-secrets-stolen-massive-cyber-attack-094338110--sector.html"><img src="http://l.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/nJbMSVAuwWcGeS0axyFeSA--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3NfbGVnbztmaT1maWxsO2g9ODY7cT03NTt3PTEzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/Reuters/2016-12-08T165358Z_1006990002_LYNXMPECB70D7_RTROPTP_2_CTECH-US-THYSSENKRUPP-CYBER.JPG" width="130" height="86" alt="The logo of German steel-to-elevators group ThyssenKrupp AG is pictured during the company&#039;s annual news conference in Essen" align="left" title="The logo of German steel-to-elevators group ThyssenKrupp AG is pictured during the company&#039;s annual news conference in Essen" border="0" /></a>By Eric Auchard and Tom Käckenhoff FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Technical trade secrets were stolen from the steel production and manufacturing plant design divisions of ThyssenKrupp AG in cyber attacks earlier this year, the German company said on Thursday. ThyssenKrupp, one of the world&#039;s largest steel makers, said it had been targeted by attackers located in southeast Asia engaged in what it said were &quot;organized, highly professional hacker activities&quot;. In breaches discovered by the company&#039;s internal security team in April and traced back to February, hackers stole project data from ThyssenKrupp&#039;s plant engineering division and from other areas yet to be determined.</p><br clear="all"/>Inmarsat switches to Arianespace for satellite launch after SpaceX delays<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/inmarsat-switches-arianespace-satellite-launch-spacex-delays-131455822--finance.html"><img src="http://l1.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/ju9xU6cKTaVWn3XORP9QeQ--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3NfbGVnbztmaT1maWxsO2g9ODY7cT03NTt3PTEzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/Reuters/2016-12-08T131455Z_1006990001_LYNXMPECB70NF_RTROPTP_2_CTECH-US-INMARSAT-ARIANESPACE-SPACEX.JPG" width="130" height="86" alt="Staff at satellite communications company Inmarsat work in front of a screen showing subscribers using their service throughout the world, at their headquarters in London" align="left" title="Staff at satellite communications company Inmarsat work in front of a screen showing subscribers using their service throughout the world, at their headquarters in London" border="0" /></a>British satellite company Inmarsat will switch to using Arianespace from rival SpaceX to launch a new satellite to provide broadband connectivity to air passengers, it said on Thursday. The S-band satellite had been scheduled to launch with technology billionaire Elon Musk&#039;s SpaceX but Inmarsat said setbacks to SpaceX&#039;s launch schedule prompted it to turn to Arianespace instead. Inmarsat said on Thursday that European-owned Arianespace will launch the S-band satellite in mid-2017.</p><br clear="all"/>http://news.yahoo.com/inmarsat-switches-arianespace-satellite-launch-spacex-delays-131455822--finance.htmlThu, 08 Dec 2016 08:14:55 -0500Reutersinmarsat-switches-arianespace-satellite-launch-spacex-delays-131455822--finance<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/inmarsat-switches-arianespace-satellite-launch-spacex-delays-131455822--finance.html"><img src="http://l1.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/ju9xU6cKTaVWn3XORP9QeQ--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3NfbGVnbztmaT1maWxsO2g9ODY7cT03NTt3PTEzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/Reuters/2016-12-08T131455Z_1006990001_LYNXMPECB70NF_RTROPTP_2_CTECH-US-INMARSAT-ARIANESPACE-SPACEX.JPG" width="130" height="86" alt="Staff at satellite communications company Inmarsat work in front of a screen showing subscribers using their service throughout the world, at their headquarters in London" align="left" title="Staff at satellite communications company Inmarsat work in front of a screen showing subscribers using their service throughout the world, at their headquarters in London" border="0" /></a>British satellite company Inmarsat will switch to using Arianespace from rival SpaceX to launch a new satellite to provide broadband connectivity to air passengers, it said on Thursday. The S-band satellite had been scheduled to launch with technology billionaire Elon Musk&#039;s SpaceX but Inmarsat said setbacks to SpaceX&#039;s launch schedule prompted it to turn to Arianespace instead. Inmarsat said on Thursday that European-owned Arianespace will launch the S-band satellite in mid-2017.</p><br clear="all"/>Snapchat: How the vanishing-photo app managed not to fade<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/snapchat-vanishing-photo-app-managed-161837821.html"><img src="http://l1.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/Fi7bce.njNJY5aPotbQGQA--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3NfbGVnbztmaT1maWxsO2g9ODY7cT03NTt3PTEzMA--/http://globalfinance.zenfs.com/images/US_AHTTP_AP_FINANCIALTIMES/fe948457420a48e2a8572bbc40ee4a55_original.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="Snapchat: How the vanishing-photo app managed not to fade" align="left" title="Snapchat: How the vanishing-photo app managed not to fade" border="0" /></a>Snapchat has managed to build something lasting out of photos that vanished almost instantly. The fast-growing social network for millennials has come a long way since its founder Evan Spiegel dropped ...</p><br clear="all"/>http://news.yahoo.com/snapchat-vanishing-photo-app-managed-161837821.htmlFri, 09 Dec 2016 11:18:37 -0500Associated Presssnapchat-vanishing-photo-app-managed-161837821<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/snapchat-vanishing-photo-app-managed-161837821.html"><img src="http://l1.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/Fi7bce.njNJY5aPotbQGQA--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3NfbGVnbztmaT1maWxsO2g9ODY7cT03NTt3PTEzMA--/http://globalfinance.zenfs.com/images/US_AHTTP_AP_FINANCIALTIMES/fe948457420a48e2a8572bbc40ee4a55_original.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="Snapchat: How the vanishing-photo app managed not to fade" align="left" title="Snapchat: How the vanishing-photo app managed not to fade" border="0" /></a>Snapchat has managed to build something lasting out of photos that vanished almost instantly. The fast-growing social network for millennials has come a long way since its founder Evan Spiegel dropped ...</p><br clear="all"/>Samsung announced that it will cripple remaining Note 7 phones beginning December 19The Galaxy Note 7 saga will finally soon come to an end. Shortly after Samsung released the hotly anticipated phone, sporadic reports began to pop up that some units were spontaneously combusting while charging. Many people quickly dismissed the complaints, but Samsung had no choice but to investigate the matter when the frequency of flaming phones increased. An unprecedented recall was then announced, as Samsung asked all Note 7 owners to return their potentially defective phones for newer "safe" models — Samsung thought it had identified the problem, stating that some batteries from one supplier had a manufacturing defect. When "safe" Galaxy Note 7 units that were issued as replacements began exploding in users' hands, Samsung was left with no choice but to cancel the phone completely and recall every single Note 7 smartphone that had been shipped or sold. Now, the final chapter of the Note 7 story will see Samsung remotely disable any remaining phones in the US that have not yet been returned. "Consumer safety remains our highest priority and we’ve had overwhelming participation in the U.S. Note7 Refund and Exchange Program so far, with more than 93 percent of all recalled Galaxy Note7 devices returned," Samsung said in a statement on Friday morning. The statement continued, "To further increase participation, a software update will be released starting on December 19th and will be distributed within 30 days. This software update will prevent U.S. Galaxy Note7 devices from charging and will eliminate their ability to work as mobile devices. Together with our carrier partners, we will be notifying consumers through multiple touchpoints to encourage any remaining Galaxy Note7 owners to participate in the program and to take advantage of the financial incentives available. "Anyone who has not yet returned their device should immediately power it down and contact their carrier to obtain a refund or exchange, or visit our website at Samsung.com/us/note7recall for more information." If you have not yet returned your Galaxy Note 7 handset, for an exchange or a refund, you're needlessly putting yourself and those around you at risk. Wisely, Samsung is now taking steps to prevent any further injuries or damage to property. Follow the links above to learn how to return your Note 7 for a full refund or an exchange.http://news.yahoo.com/samsung-announced-cripple-remaining-note-7-phones-beginning-161111836.htmlFri, 09 Dec 2016 11:11:11 -0500BGR Newssamsung-announced-cripple-remaining-note-7-phones-beginning-161111836Michigan lets autonomous cars on roads without human driverCompanies can now test self-driving cars on Michigan public roads without a driver or steering wheel under new laws that could push the state to the forefront of autonomous vehicle development. The package ...http://news.yahoo.com/michigan-lets-autonomous-cars-roads-160148511.htmlFri, 09 Dec 2016 11:09:57 -0500Associated Pressmichigan-lets-autonomous-cars-roads-160148511Bridge is a new headset that lets you mix virtual objects with the real world<p><a href="http://www.theverge.com/2016/12/9/13892166/occipital-bridge-mobile-vr-ar-headset-impressions-test-price"><img src="http://l1.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/icnLAvFyDP3Gr7k3z8t99w--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3NfbGVnbztmaT1maWxsO2g9ODY7cT03NTt3PTEzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en_US/News/The%20Verge/akrales_161107_1277_A_0037-2.0.jpeg" width="130" height="86" alt="Bridge is a new headset that lets you mix virtual objects with the real world" align="left" title="Bridge is a new headset that lets you mix virtual objects with the real world" border="0" /></a>When the game was over, I took off the headset I was wearing and endured a brief moment of panic — because Bridget was gone. Bridget is a virtual robot, and only existed on the iPhone that was powering Occipital&#039;s new “mixed reality” headset. During the 5-minute demo, Bridget interacted so well with that digital re-creation of the room I was standing in that my brain was briefly fooled into thinking that this pixelated robot was, on some level, real.</p><br clear="all"/>http://www.theverge.com/2016/12/9/13892166/occipital-bridge-mobile-vr-ar-headset-impressions-test-priceFri, 09 Dec 2016 11:00:01 -0500The Verge2016/12/9/13892166/occipital-bridge-mobile-vr-ar-headset-impressions-test-price<p><a href="http://www.theverge.com/2016/12/9/13892166/occipital-bridge-mobile-vr-ar-headset-impressions-test-price"><img src="http://l1.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/icnLAvFyDP3Gr7k3z8t99w--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3NfbGVnbztmaT1maWxsO2g9ODY7cT03NTt3PTEzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en_US/News/The%20Verge/akrales_161107_1277_A_0037-2.0.jpeg" width="130" height="86" alt="Bridge is a new headset that lets you mix virtual objects with the real world" align="left" title="Bridge is a new headset that lets you mix virtual objects with the real world" border="0" /></a>When the game was over, I took off the headset I was wearing and endured a brief moment of panic — because Bridget was gone. Bridget is a virtual robot, and only existed on the iPhone that was powering Occipital&#039;s new “mixed reality” headset. During the 5-minute demo, Bridget interacted so well with that digital re-creation of the room I was standing in that my brain was briefly fooled into thinking that this pixelated robot was, on some level, real.</p><br clear="all"/>Samsung confirms it will render the US Note 7 useless with next update<p><a href="http://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2016/12/9/13897794/samsung-galaxy-note-7-update-shut-down-inoperable"><img src="http://l2.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/DwNSVt1g0fM40Q26tEytuw--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3NfbGVnbztmaT1maWxsO2g9ODY7cT03NTt3PTEzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en_US/News/The%20Verge/jbareham_160811_1180_A_0156.0.0.jpeg" width="130" height="86" alt="Samsung confirms it will render the US Note 7 useless with next update" align="left" title="Samsung confirms it will render the US Note 7 useless with next update" border="0" /></a>Samsung will render remaining Galaxy Note 7s in the United States useless and inoperable with its next and final update for the recalled smartphone. This final shutdown of the phone appears to be Samsung&#039;s last effort to get all Note 7s back in its possession. Samsung says that 93 percent of US-sold Note 7 units have now been returned, which puts about 133,000 phones unaccounted for.</p><br clear="all"/>http://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2016/12/9/13897794/samsung-galaxy-note-7-update-shut-down-inoperableFri, 09 Dec 2016 11:00:00 -0500The Vergecircuitbreaker/2016/12/9/13897794/samsung-galaxy-note-7-update-shut-down-inoperable<p><a href="http://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2016/12/9/13897794/samsung-galaxy-note-7-update-shut-down-inoperable"><img src="http://l2.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/DwNSVt1g0fM40Q26tEytuw--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3NfbGVnbztmaT1maWxsO2g9ODY7cT03NTt3PTEzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en_US/News/The%20Verge/jbareham_160811_1180_A_0156.0.0.jpeg" width="130" height="86" alt="Samsung confirms it will render the US Note 7 useless with next update" align="left" title="Samsung confirms it will render the US Note 7 useless with next update" border="0" /></a>Samsung will render remaining Galaxy Note 7s in the United States useless and inoperable with its next and final update for the recalled smartphone. This final shutdown of the phone appears to be Samsung&#039;s last effort to get all Note 7s back in its possession. Samsung says that 93 percent of US-sold Note 7 units have now been returned, which puts about 133,000 phones unaccounted for.</p><br clear="all"/>Watch the first trailer for ‘War of the Planet of the Apes’ right nowReboots of classic movies don't have the best track record (see: Alice in Wonderland , Godzilla , The Karate Kid ), but the Planet of the Apes reboot series from 20th Century Fox has been a pleasant surprise. Rise of the Planet of the Apes was both a critical and a commercial success, giving Fox the confidence to invest in a sequel, which ended up grossing over $700 million at the box office. Now, two years after the launch of Dawn of the Planet of the Apes , director Matt Reeves has returned with the third chapter of the story, titled War of the Planet of the Apes . The sequel isn't scheduled to arrive until next summer, but on Friday, Fox shared the first trailer for the climactic third act: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEP1Mk6Un98 Here's the synopsis for the upcoming movie: "In War for the Planet of the Apes, the third chapter of the critically acclaimed blockbuster franchise, Caesar and his apes are forced into a deadly conflict with an army of humans led by a ruthless Colonel. After the apes suffer unimaginable losses, Caesar wrestles with his darker instincts and begins his own mythic quest to avenge his kind. As the journey finally brings them face to face, Caesar and the Colonel are pitted against each other in an epic battle that will determine the fate of both their species and the future of the planet." It might sound like a conclusion of sorts, but Reeves has said in interviews that he "absolutely" has ideas about where the story will go in future installments. War of the Planet of the Apes will hit theaters on July 14th, 2017.http://news.yahoo.com/watch-first-trailer-war-planet-apes-now-155650669.htmlFri, 09 Dec 2016 10:56:50 -0500BGR Newswatch-first-trailer-war-planet-apes-now-155650669Watch the first trailer for ‘War for the Planet of the Apes’ right nowReboots of classic movies don't have the best track record (see: Alice in Wonderland , Godzilla , The Karate Kid ), but the Planet of the Apes reboot series from 20th Century Fox has been a pleasant surprise. Rise of the Planet of the Apes was both a critical and a commercial success, giving Fox the confidence to invest in a sequel, which ended up grossing over $700 million at the box office. Now, two years after the launch of Dawn of the Planet of the Apes , director Matt Reeves has returned with the third chapter of the story, titled War for the Planet of the Apes . The sequel isn't scheduled to arrive until next summer, but on Friday, Fox shared the first trailer for the climactic third act: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEP1Mk6Un98 Here's the synopsis for the upcoming movie: "In War for the Planet of the Apes, the third chapter of the critically acclaimed blockbuster franchise, Caesar and his apes are forced into a deadly conflict with an army of humans led by a ruthless Colonel. After the apes suffer unimaginable losses, Caesar wrestles with his darker instincts and begins his own mythic quest to avenge his kind. As the journey finally brings them face to face, Caesar and the Colonel are pitted against each other in an epic battle that will determine the fate of both their species and the future of the planet." It might sound like a conclusion of sorts, but Reeves has said in interviews that he "absolutely" has ideas about where the story will go in future installments. War for the Planet of the Apes will hit theaters on July 14th, 2017.http://news.yahoo.com/watch-first-trailer-war-planet-apes-now-155650924.htmlFri, 09 Dec 2016 10:56:50 -0500BGR Newswatch-first-trailer-war-planet-apes-now-155650924How to Restore My Computer to the Windows 10 Desktop<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/restore-computer-windows-10-desktop-155229410.html"><img src="http://l1.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/7GK6nnLRh69QTmm7Mln1eA--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3NfbGVnbztmaT1maWxsO2g9ODY7cT03NTt3PTEzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en-US/homerun/techmedianetwork.laptop.com/2c64b02e80319ecd95bf0bd46b29a609" width="130" height="86" alt="How to Restore My Computer to the Windows 10 Desktop" align="left" title="How to Restore My Computer to the Windows 10 Desktop" border="0" /></a>If you&#039;re one of those who miss the My Computer icon on the desktop, we&#039;ve got a way to bring that old reliable button back. 4) Check the box next to Computer. You can also check the boxes for Control Panel, Network and User&#039;s Files to bring those to the desktop.</p><br clear="all"/>http://news.yahoo.com/restore-computer-windows-10-desktop-155229410.htmlFri, 09 Dec 2016 10:52:29 -0500Laptop Magrestore-computer-windows-10-desktop-155229410<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/restore-computer-windows-10-desktop-155229410.html"><img src="http://l1.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/7GK6nnLRh69QTmm7Mln1eA--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3NfbGVnbztmaT1maWxsO2g9ODY7cT03NTt3PTEzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en-US/homerun/techmedianetwork.laptop.com/2c64b02e80319ecd95bf0bd46b29a609" width="130" height="86" alt="How to Restore My Computer to the Windows 10 Desktop" align="left" title="How to Restore My Computer to the Windows 10 Desktop" border="0" /></a>If you&#039;re one of those who miss the My Computer icon on the desktop, we&#039;ve got a way to bring that old reliable button back. 4) Check the box next to Computer. You can also check the boxes for Control Panel, Network and User&#039;s Files to bring those to the desktop.</p><br clear="all"/>This stunning Galaxy S8 concept might actually be accurateRecent reports suggest that Samsung's new Galaxy S8 smartphone might not be released until March or even April next year, but rumors surrounding the hot new flagship handset are already starting to heat up. On Thursday, we told you about the five biggest changes that Samsung fans can expect to see on the company's next-generation Galaxy S devices , and several of those changes involved the phone's new design. Of course, reading about these hot new changes is one thing and seeing them visualized is another. We have covered creations by graphic designer and YouTuber Veniamin Geskin a few times before here on BGR. The most notable among them, perhaps, was the gorgeous all-screen iPhone 8 he mocked up back in November as rumors of Apple's bold next-generation iPhone redesign really started to heat up. But today, we turn our attention away from the iPhone 8 and toward Samsung's upcoming new flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S8. Why. Because the more we hear about Samsung's next-gen phones, the more it seems like a pair of Galaxy S8 concept mockups Geskin created in October and November might turn out to be surprisingly accurate. On Thursday, Bloomberg reiterated earlier reports that Samsung's new Galaxy S8 lineup will feature a new design that will see the handset's display occupy a much larger portion of the phones' faces. As was the case in 2016, we're expecting Samsung to launch a smaller Galaxy S8 model alongside a larger Galaxy S8 phablet. Next year, however, both new models will seemingly get displays that curve on both sides. Just like we're expecting to see on the iPhone 8, Samsung's Galaxy S8 will likely ditch the home button and embed the fingerprint scanner beneath the screen. That sounds cool and all, but what will it actually look like? We won't know for sure until Samsung unveils its new Galaxy S8 smartphones in February, but something tells us that the mockup above from Geskin and the second one below that he posted on Twitter last month will end up being a very good representation.http://news.yahoo.com/stunning-galaxy-s8-concept-might-actually-accurate-154547776.htmlFri, 09 Dec 2016 10:45:47 -0500BGR Newsstunning-galaxy-s8-concept-might-actually-accurate-154547776Movies with Mikey is a video celebration of what makes movies great<p><a href="http://www.theverge.com/tldr/2016/12/9/13893628/movies-with-mikey-neumann-youtube-optimism-analysis"><img src="http://l2.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/w4gsjHK5tb8l6izIEdO4XQ--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3NfbGVnbztmaT1maWxsO2g9ODY7cT03NTt3PTEzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en_US/News/The%20Verge/Screen_Shot_2016_12_09_at_9.32.31_AM.0.png" width="130" height="86" alt="Movies with Mikey is a video celebration of what makes movies great" align="left" title="Movies with Mikey is a video celebration of what makes movies great" border="0" /></a>It seems that we, as an audience, seem to delight in a confirmation that the movies we watch are bad. Instead of taking the approach that films are inherently nothing more than a collection of plot mistakes and flaws to nitpick over, Movies with Mikey aims to celebrate cinema by showcasing the best parts of each film, highlighting the overarching themes and individual moments that make movies special. Part of the Chainsawsuit Original channel, the series is written, produced, and edited solely by the titular Mikey Neumann in his spare time.</p><br clear="all"/>http://www.theverge.com/tldr/2016/12/9/13893628/movies-with-mikey-neumann-youtube-optimism-analysisFri, 09 Dec 2016 10:21:24 -0500The Vergetldr/2016/12/9/13893628/movies-with-mikey-neumann-youtube-optimism-analysis<p><a href="http://www.theverge.com/tldr/2016/12/9/13893628/movies-with-mikey-neumann-youtube-optimism-analysis"><img src="http://l2.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/w4gsjHK5tb8l6izIEdO4XQ--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3NfbGVnbztmaT1maWxsO2g9ODY7cT03NTt3PTEzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en_US/News/The%20Verge/Screen_Shot_2016_12_09_at_9.32.31_AM.0.png" width="130" height="86" alt="Movies with Mikey is a video celebration of what makes movies great" align="left" title="Movies with Mikey is a video celebration of what makes movies great" border="0" /></a>It seems that we, as an audience, seem to delight in a confirmation that the movies we watch are bad. Instead of taking the approach that films are inherently nothing more than a collection of plot mistakes and flaws to nitpick over, Movies with Mikey aims to celebrate cinema by showcasing the best parts of each film, highlighting the overarching themes and individual moments that make movies special. Part of the Chainsawsuit Original channel, the series is written, produced, and edited solely by the titular Mikey Neumann in his spare time.</p><br clear="all"/>Electronics-sniffing dogs: How K9s became a secret weapon for solving high-tech crimes<p><a href="http://www.techrepublic.com/article/electronics-sniffing-dogs-how-k9s-became-a-secret-weapon-for-solving-high-tech-crimes/"><img src="http://l1.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/xwrOV6mqsy832mYmSyYsqA--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3NfbGVnbztmaT1maWxsO2g9ODY7cT03NTt3PTEzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en-US/homerun/techrepublic.cbs.com/b090ac902d7cff578f4c9856969f9629" width="130" height="86" alt="Electronics-sniffing dogs: How K9s became a secret weapon for solving high-tech crimes" align="left" title="Electronics-sniffing dogs: How K9s became a secret weapon for solving high-tech crimes" border="0" /></a>Law enforcement has trained special dogs to find hidden thumb drives and cell phones that human investigators routinely miss, and it&#039;s foiling predators, terrorists, and other criminals.</p><br clear="all"/>http://www.techrepublic.com/article/electronics-sniffing-dogs-how-k9s-became-a-secret-weapon-for-solving-high-tech-crimes/Fri, 09 Dec 2016 10:00:00 -0500TechRepublicarticle/electronics-sniffing-dogs-how-k9s-became-a-secret-weapon-for-solving-high-tech-crimes/<p><a href="http://www.techrepublic.com/article/electronics-sniffing-dogs-how-k9s-became-a-secret-weapon-for-solving-high-tech-crimes/"><img src="http://l1.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/xwrOV6mqsy832mYmSyYsqA--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3NfbGVnbztmaT1maWxsO2g9ODY7cT03NTt3PTEzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en-US/homerun/techrepublic.cbs.com/b090ac902d7cff578f4c9856969f9629" width="130" height="86" alt="Electronics-sniffing dogs: How K9s became a secret weapon for solving high-tech crimes" align="left" title="Electronics-sniffing dogs: How K9s became a secret weapon for solving high-tech crimes" border="0" /></a>Law enforcement has trained special dogs to find hidden thumb drives and cell phones that human investigators routinely miss, and it&#039;s foiling predators, terrorists, and other criminals.</p><br clear="all"/>These Are the Bikes You Need to See at the New York Motorcycle Show<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/bikes-see-york-motorcycle-show-150000786.html"><img src="http://l1.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/vxYS_69zv42WWw4A7nxZng--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3NfbGVnbztmaT1maWxsO2g9ODY7cT03NTt3PTEzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en-us/homerun/tech.mensjournal.com/dea4af1fc64994c9ecde61315627077a" width="130" height="86" alt="These Are the Bikes You Need to See at the New York Motorcycle Show" align="left" title="These Are the Bikes You Need to See at the New York Motorcycle Show" border="0" /></a>Because the holidays are coming up, and a car-size bow will also fit on a motorcycle.</p><br clear="all"/>http://news.yahoo.com/bikes-see-york-motorcycle-show-150000786.htmlFri, 09 Dec 2016 10:00:00 -0500Men's Journal Techbikes-see-york-motorcycle-show-150000786<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/bikes-see-york-motorcycle-show-150000786.html"><img src="http://l1.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/vxYS_69zv42WWw4A7nxZng--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3NfbGVnbztmaT1maWxsO2g9ODY7cT03NTt3PTEzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en-us/homerun/tech.mensjournal.com/dea4af1fc64994c9ecde61315627077a" width="130" height="86" alt="These Are the Bikes You Need to See at the New York Motorcycle Show" align="left" title="These Are the Bikes You Need to See at the New York Motorcycle Show" border="0" /></a>Because the holidays are coming up, and a car-size bow will also fit on a motorcycle.</p><br clear="all"/>Zynga’s Dawn of Titans turns epic battles into bite-sized snacks<p><a href="http://www.theverge.com/2016/12/9/13897950/zynga-dawn-of-titans-strategy-game-iphone-android"><img src="http://l2.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/XBfD4tRxst3HLk4c1IMwew--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3NfbGVnbztmaT1maWxsO2g9ODY7cT03NTt3PTEzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en_US/News/The%20Verge/Dawn_of_Titans_Titan_Faceoff.png" width="130" height="86" alt="Zynga’s Dawn of Titans turns epic battles into bite-sized snacks" align="left" title="Zynga’s Dawn of Titans turns epic battles into bite-sized snacks" border="0" /></a>In Dawn of Titans, you can make hundreds of tiny soldiers do your bidding with a tap of your finger. Dawn of Titans was developed by NaturalMotion, a studio Zynga acquired in 2014 for more than $500 million. Dawn of Titans was built around what NautralMotion CEO Torsten Heins calls the “Starbucks line test.” The idea is that a battle should be something you can get through while waiting in line for a coffee.</p><br clear="all"/>http://www.theverge.com/2016/12/9/13897950/zynga-dawn-of-titans-strategy-game-iphone-androidFri, 09 Dec 2016 09:54:49 -0500The Verge2016/12/9/13897950/zynga-dawn-of-titans-strategy-game-iphone-android<p><a href="http://www.theverge.com/2016/12/9/13897950/zynga-dawn-of-titans-strategy-game-iphone-android"><img src="http://l2.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/XBfD4tRxst3HLk4c1IMwew--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3NfbGVnbztmaT1maWxsO2g9ODY7cT03NTt3PTEzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en_US/News/The%20Verge/Dawn_of_Titans_Titan_Faceoff.png" width="130" height="86" alt="Zynga’s Dawn of Titans turns epic battles into bite-sized snacks" align="left" title="Zynga’s Dawn of Titans turns epic battles into bite-sized snacks" border="0" /></a>In Dawn of Titans, you can make hundreds of tiny soldiers do your bidding with a tap of your finger. Dawn of Titans was developed by NaturalMotion, a studio Zynga acquired in 2014 for more than $500 million. Dawn of Titans was built around what NautralMotion CEO Torsten Heins calls the “Starbucks line test.” The idea is that a battle should be something you can get through while waiting in line for a coffee.</p><br clear="all"/>Super Mario Run: Screenshots of the first 6 worldsPokemon Go... what Pokemon Go? Nintendo's cute little Pokemon characters entertained us all for the past few months, but now it's time to move on. The wait is almost over — Super Mario Run is less than a week away from launching in the iOS App Store, and millions of eager iPhone and iPad owners are waiting with bated breath. Mario. Is. Coming. To. iOS. Super Mario Run won't officially be released on the iPhone and iPad until next week on December 15th, but we told you how you can actually start playing the hot new game right now . If you're not ready to make the trip and you just want to see what you're in store for next week when Super Mario Run finally hits virtual store shelves, don't worry because we've got you covered. First things first: if you want to see what you're in store for next week when Super Mario Run is released for the iPhone and iPad, check out the 3:30+ gameplay video that Nintendo posted on Thursday . In the video, you can see exactly what Super Mario Run looks like as Mario powers through the first world. As a reminder, this game is a runner as opposed to a game in the style of popular Super Mario games on consoles. Instead of controlling Mario's every move, the character constantly runs to the right on his own. Then, as he needs to perform actions like jumps, the player can tap the screen or use other gestures to help control Mario. That's all well and good, but what do the new worlds in Super Mario Run actually look like? A huge gallery of screenshots has been posted to photo-hosting site Imgur , and it shows several of the levels from worlds 1 through 6. There are also a few gameplay screenshots in there as well. A few images from the gallery can be seen below, and you'll find the rest on Imgur .http://news.yahoo.com/super-mario-run-screenshots-first-6-worlds-144911003.htmlFri, 09 Dec 2016 09:49:11 -0500BGR Newssuper-mario-run-screenshots-first-6-worlds-144911003Data on immigrants won't be safe from Trump, unless the data doesn't exist<p><a href="http://www.theverge.com/2016/12/9/13897760/immigrants-data-trump-idnyc-lawsuit"><img src="http://l2.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/m4nzsbzYEeM9fnfeGzU_UQ--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3NfbGVnbztmaT1maWxsO2g9ODY7cT03NTt3PTEzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en_US/News/The%20Verge/628020846.0.jpeg" width="130" height="86" alt="Data on immigrants won&#039;t be safe from Trump, unless the data doesn&#039;t exist" align="left" title="Data on immigrants won&#039;t be safe from Trump, unless the data doesn&#039;t exist" border="0" /></a>When New York City implemented its IDNYC municipal ID system, it was meant to give undocumented immigrants a way to access crucial services that require government identification. Soon after, Trump will take office, as advocates worry whether he’ll target the information to identify undocumented immigrants. There is no guarantee the lawsuit will succeed, or that Trump will be able to use the records — which contain information on many people besides immigrants — for deportation purposes.</p><br clear="all"/>http://www.theverge.com/2016/12/9/13897760/immigrants-data-trump-idnyc-lawsuitFri, 09 Dec 2016 09:43:46 -0500The Verge2016/12/9/13897760/immigrants-data-trump-idnyc-lawsuit<p><a href="http://www.theverge.com/2016/12/9/13897760/immigrants-data-trump-idnyc-lawsuit"><img src="http://l2.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/m4nzsbzYEeM9fnfeGzU_UQ--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3NfbGVnbztmaT1maWxsO2g9ODY7cT03NTt3PTEzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en_US/News/The%20Verge/628020846.0.jpeg" width="130" height="86" alt="Data on immigrants won&#039;t be safe from Trump, unless the data doesn&#039;t exist" align="left" title="Data on immigrants won&#039;t be safe from Trump, unless the data doesn&#039;t exist" border="0" /></a>When New York City implemented its IDNYC municipal ID system, it was meant to give undocumented immigrants a way to access crucial services that require government identification. Soon after, Trump will take office, as advocates worry whether he’ll target the information to identify undocumented immigrants. There is no guarantee the lawsuit will succeed, or that Trump will be able to use the records — which contain information on many people besides immigrants — for deportation purposes.</p><br clear="all"/>Watch the first trailer for War for the Planet of the Apes<p><a href="http://www.theverge.com/2016/12/9/13199430/war-for-the-planet-of-the-apes-trailer-watch-matt-reeve"><img src="http://l.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/oLlbzDldNn7aZMYCPGzJUQ--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3NfbGVnbztmaT1maWxsO2g9ODY7cT03NTt3PTEzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en_US/News/The%20Verge/Screen_Shot_2016_12_09_at_9.36.35_AM.0.png" width="130" height="86" alt="Watch the first trailer for War for the Planet of the Apes" align="left" title="Watch the first trailer for War for the Planet of the Apes" border="0" /></a>20th Century Fox has unveiled the first trailer for Matt Reeve’s upcoming film War for the Planet of the Apes, which sets up what appears to be the biggest confrontation between humans and apes in the series. The teaser opens with a group of apes on horseback on a beach, as a voice-over of Caesar (portrayed by Andy Serkis) intones that he did not start a war, but had offered peace. The film is the third in the series of rebooted films from the Planet of the Apes franchise.</p><br clear="all"/>http://www.theverge.com/2016/12/9/13199430/war-for-the-planet-of-the-apes-trailer-watch-matt-reeveFri, 09 Dec 2016 09:38:00 -0500The Verge2016/12/9/13199430/war-for-the-planet-of-the-apes-trailer-watch-matt-reeve<p><a href="http://www.theverge.com/2016/12/9/13199430/war-for-the-planet-of-the-apes-trailer-watch-matt-reeve"><img src="http://l.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/oLlbzDldNn7aZMYCPGzJUQ--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3NfbGVnbztmaT1maWxsO2g9ODY7cT03NTt3PTEzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en_US/News/The%20Verge/Screen_Shot_2016_12_09_at_9.36.35_AM.0.png" width="130" height="86" alt="Watch the first trailer for War for the Planet of the Apes" align="left" title="Watch the first trailer for War for the Planet of the Apes" border="0" /></a>20th Century Fox has unveiled the first trailer for Matt Reeve’s upcoming film War for the Planet of the Apes, which sets up what appears to be the biggest confrontation between humans and apes in the series. The teaser opens with a group of apes on horseback on a beach, as a voice-over of Caesar (portrayed by Andy Serkis) intones that he did not start a war, but had offered peace. The film is the third in the series of rebooted films from the Planet of the Apes franchise.</p><br clear="all"/>The iPhone is still the only phone that mattersSamsung has been using OLED screens in its smartphones for years, continuously improving the quality of its displays in flagship devices like the Galaxy S and Galaxy Note series. However, no matter how popular these devices are, they were not able to convince most smartphone makers to move to OLED displays. It also didn’t help that LCD screens were still a great alternative, and a cheaper one. Come next year, the iPhone 8 will move to OLED screen, and this rumored screen technology change did not go unnoticed. Apple hasn’t even confirmed the move, and yet parts suppliers are already scrambling to meet Apple’s anticipated demand for OLED panels. And unsurprisingly, other handset makers are also considering a move from LCD to OLED. A new report from The Wall Street Journal indicates that the iPhone is still the only smartphone that matters, important enough to cause significant ripple effects in the industry. OLED displays are “thinner, more flexible and give better contrast,” the Journal explains, and they will replace LCDs in the future. Companies like Applied Materials and Coherent have seen a big jump in orders for the equipment necessary to manufacture OLED displays. Samsung will be the first big winner in Apple’s OLED revolution, but the company won’t be able to handle all of the demand expected to come from Apple and other smartphone makers. Samsung will likely supply most of Apple’s OLED panels for the iPhone 8 initially, which will leave many phone makers scrambling for LCD alternatives for next year. Even Apple won’t be able to equip all 2017 iPhones with OLED screens, and some versions of the phone will reportedly still use an LCD display. Meanwhile, other screen manufacturers including Japan Display, LG, and Sharp are investing millions in ramping up their OLED capacities to prepare for future OLED demand; Samsung is also investing in expanding its OLED operations. Most plants won't mass-produce OLED displays until 2018 or even later. More OLED supply will lead to lower prices, and some of these screen makers may suffer because of that, the Journal says. Samsung is seen as one company that can afford lower prices for OLED screens in the future. Of course, LCD prices are also expected to drop once there’s enough OLED supply. Currently, LCD prices have increased thanks to strong demand from Chinese smartphone vendors. Rumors say that two of Apple’s three new iPhone models in 2017 will stick with LCD screens, which should also help keep LCD prices up. No smartphone but the iPhone can have such a big impact on the mobile industry, component suppliers included.http://news.yahoo.com/iphone-still-only-phone-matters-142011732.htmlFri, 09 Dec 2016 09:20:11 -0500BGR Newsiphone-still-only-phone-matters-142011732In Denmark, Apple loses court case over refurbished phoneCOPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Apple Inc. has violated a consumer law in Denmark by giving a customer a refurbished iPhone with used components in replacement for his new one that wasn't working properly, a Danish court ruled.http://news.yahoo.com/denmark-apple-loses-court-case-132829617.htmlFri, 09 Dec 2016 09:16:06 -0500Associated Pressdenmark-apple-loses-court-case-132829617Super Mario Run Has a Major Problem<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/super-mario-run-major-problem-140000983.html"><img src="http://l3.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/HAyx0KzUXRYU09uh0TtDjQ--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3NfbGVnbztmaT1maWxsO2g9ODY7cT03NTt3PTEzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en-US/homerun/techmedianetwork.tomguide.com/2595a8df8911069b4bf8bf895b781aee" width="130" height="86" alt="Super Mario Run Has a Major Problem" align="left" title="Super Mario Run Has a Major Problem" border="0" /></a>If you plan on picking up Super Mario Run when it launches on Dec. 15, don&#039;t expect to battle Bowser or build your own Mushroom Kingdom offline. According to Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto, Nintendo&#039;s first true mobile game will require an internet connection to play. In an interview with Mashable, Miyamoto said that the game&#039;s always-online requirement was put in place to prevent people from pirating it, particularly given how wide Super Mario Run&#039;s release will be.</p><br clear="all"/>http://news.yahoo.com/super-mario-run-major-problem-140000983.htmlFri, 09 Dec 2016 09:00:00 -0500Tech Media Network (Tom's Guide)super-mario-run-major-problem-140000983<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/super-mario-run-major-problem-140000983.html"><img src="http://l3.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/HAyx0KzUXRYU09uh0TtDjQ--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3NfbGVnbztmaT1maWxsO2g9ODY7cT03NTt3PTEzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en-US/homerun/techmedianetwork.tomguide.com/2595a8df8911069b4bf8bf895b781aee" width="130" height="86" alt="Super Mario Run Has a Major Problem" align="left" title="Super Mario Run Has a Major Problem" border="0" /></a>If you plan on picking up Super Mario Run when it launches on Dec. 15, don&#039;t expect to battle Bowser or build your own Mushroom Kingdom offline. According to Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto, Nintendo&#039;s first true mobile game will require an internet connection to play. In an interview with Mashable, Miyamoto said that the game&#039;s always-online requirement was put in place to prevent people from pirating it, particularly given how wide Super Mario Run&#039;s release will be.</p><br clear="all"/>This is why Android isn’t getting Super Mario Run next weekSuper Mario Run is arguably one of the most exciting mobile games of the season, with iPhone and iPad owners eagerly waiting for Mario to finally run onto iOS devices. There’s one annoying thing about Nintendo’s iPhone game, and it’s not its $9.99 price at launch. The company just confirmed that the game will require an active internet connection at all times. You know, just to prevent piracy. And as it turns out, that’s also why Mario fans who own Android devices won’t get Super Mario Run for the time being. Super Mario Run producer Shigeru Miyamoto told Mashable that there’s no offline mode for the game. "For us, we view our software as being a very important asset for us.” Miyamoto said. “And also for consumers who are purchasing the game, we want to make sure that we're able to offer it to them in a way that the software is secure, and that they're able to play it in a stable environment.” Security is of great importance to Miyamoto, it appears. And that’s the reason why Nintendo went with iPhone and iOS first. “[The] security element is one of the reasons that we decided to go with iPhone and iOS first,” he said. When asked whether security means risk of piracy, the game makers said that's exactly the case. “We wanted to be able to leverage that network connection with all three of the [ Super Mario Run ] modes to keep all of the modes functioning together and offering the game in a way that keeps the software secure. This is something that we want to continue to work on as we continue to develop the game,” Miyamoto said. Because the three game modes are connected, there’s no option to play any of them while offline, at least not for the time being. So you’ll either need a dependable Wi-Fi network or cellular data to play the game while away from home. Super Mario Run will be released on December 15th in the App Store, but you can already play the game right now and we'll tell you how .http://news.yahoo.com/why-android-isn-t-getting-super-mario-run-135149911.htmlFri, 09 Dec 2016 08:51:49 -0500BGR Newswhy-android-isn-t-getting-super-mario-run-135149911Taylor Swift’s first new music in over two years is a Zayn duet for the Fifty Shades Darker soundtrack<p><a href="http://www.theverge.com/2016/12/9/13897690/taylor-swift-zayn-malik-50-shades-darker-song"><img src="http://l.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/E0MXlMC_J8kbcP1YlU5dHQ--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3NfbGVnbztmaT1maWxsO2g9ODY7cT03NTt3PTEzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en_US/News/The%20Verge/477937598.0.jpeg" width="130" height="86" alt="Taylor Swift’s first new music in over two years is a Zayn duet for the Fifty Shades Darker soundtrack" align="left" title="Taylor Swift’s first new music in over two years is a Zayn duet for the Fifty Shades Darker soundtrack" border="0" /></a>Taylor Swift and Zayn Malik have released a moody slow jam for the soundtrack of the upcoming moody sex and masks movie Fifty Shades Darker. Frequent Swift collaborator Jack Antonoff, who has spent most of the year working on Lorde’s long-awaited sophomore album, produced the track. On Twitter, he said that he wrote the song with Swift and Sam Dew (known for penning singles for Wale, Rihanna, and Mary J. Blige).</p><br clear="all"/>http://www.theverge.com/2016/12/9/13897690/taylor-swift-zayn-malik-50-shades-darker-songFri, 09 Dec 2016 08:37:28 -0500The Verge2016/12/9/13897690/taylor-swift-zayn-malik-50-shades-darker-song<p><a href="http://www.theverge.com/2016/12/9/13897690/taylor-swift-zayn-malik-50-shades-darker-song"><img src="http://l.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/E0MXlMC_J8kbcP1YlU5dHQ--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3NfbGVnbztmaT1maWxsO2g9ODY7cT03NTt3PTEzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en_US/News/The%20Verge/477937598.0.jpeg" width="130" height="86" alt="Taylor Swift’s first new music in over two years is a Zayn duet for the Fifty Shades Darker soundtrack" align="left" title="Taylor Swift’s first new music in over two years is a Zayn duet for the Fifty Shades Darker soundtrack" border="0" /></a>Taylor Swift and Zayn Malik have released a moody slow jam for the soundtrack of the upcoming moody sex and masks movie Fifty Shades Darker. Frequent Swift collaborator Jack Antonoff, who has spent most of the year working on Lorde’s long-awaited sophomore album, produced the track. On Twitter, he said that he wrote the song with Swift and Sam Dew (known for penning singles for Wale, Rihanna, and Mary J. Blige).</p><br clear="all"/>Forget Drones: Google's Robot Dogs Can Make Delivieries<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/forget-drones-googles-robot-dogs-133202437.html"><img src="http://l.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/dNqKpatpIG3UIKxHho5F1w--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3NfbGVnbztmaT1maWxsO2g9ODY7cT03NTt3PTEzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en-US/homerun/techmedianetwork.tomguide.com/965f8ffbce00e7fe4d8f36fa1359de56" width="130" height="86" alt="Forget Drones: Google&#039;s Robot Dogs Can Make Delivieries" align="left" title="Forget Drones: Google&#039;s Robot Dogs Can Make Delivieries" border="0" /></a>Delivery by drone is so 2016, or at least that&#039;s what Google&#039;s latest plans suggest. The search giant is reportedly training the ever-so creepy-looking four-legged robots from its Boston Dynamics division to deliver packages and even navigate your home to hand them directly to you.Image: MIT Technology ReviewThe news was revealed at a talk titled &quot;Dynamic Legged Robots&quot; at this year&#039;s Neural Information Processing Systems conference, which focuses on machine learning and computational neuroscience. The MIT Technology Review reports that at the event, Boston Dynamics CEO Marc Raibert demonstrated Spot Mini, a four-legged robot about the size of a small dog that &quot;figured out for itself how to... navigate the steps up to the stage.&quot; Spot Mini even found and picked up a can from a table on command.</p><br clear="all"/>http://news.yahoo.com/forget-drones-googles-robot-dogs-133202437.htmlFri, 09 Dec 2016 08:32:02 -0500Tech Media Network (Tom's Guide)forget-drones-googles-robot-dogs-133202437<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/forget-drones-googles-robot-dogs-133202437.html"><img src="http://l.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/dNqKpatpIG3UIKxHho5F1w--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3NfbGVnbztmaT1maWxsO2g9ODY7cT03NTt3PTEzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en-US/homerun/techmedianetwork.tomguide.com/965f8ffbce00e7fe4d8f36fa1359de56" width="130" height="86" alt="Forget Drones: Google&#039;s Robot Dogs Can Make Delivieries" align="left" title="Forget Drones: Google&#039;s Robot Dogs Can Make Delivieries" border="0" /></a>Delivery by drone is so 2016, or at least that&#039;s what Google&#039;s latest plans suggest. The search giant is reportedly training the ever-so creepy-looking four-legged robots from its Boston Dynamics division to deliver packages and even navigate your home to hand them directly to you.Image: MIT Technology ReviewThe news was revealed at a talk titled &quot;Dynamic Legged Robots&quot; at this year&#039;s Neural Information Processing Systems conference, which focuses on machine learning and computational neuroscience. The MIT Technology Review reports that at the event, Boston Dynamics CEO Marc Raibert demonstrated Spot Mini, a four-legged robot about the size of a small dog that &quot;figured out for itself how to... navigate the steps up to the stage.&quot; Spot Mini even found and picked up a can from a table on command.</p><br clear="all"/>How to fix Apache 2 not executing PHP files<p><a href="http://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-fix-apache-2-not-executing-php-files/"><img src="http://l.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/ML.x1Jn9JlvOld40yriFmg--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3NfbGVnbztmaT1maWxsO2g9ODY7cT03NTt3PTEzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en-US/homerun/techrepublic.cbs.com/4996faad074d125ebecc30aaf41aaab6" width="130" height="86" alt="How to fix Apache 2 not executing PHP files" align="left" title="How to fix Apache 2 not executing PHP files" border="0" /></a>If your Apache 2 web server is failing to execute PHP files, learn how to quickly remedy this issue.</p><br clear="all"/>http://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-fix-apache-2-not-executing-php-files/Fri, 09 Dec 2016 08:12:23 -0500TechRepublicarticle/how-to-fix-apache-2-not-executing-php-files/<p><a href="http://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-fix-apache-2-not-executing-php-files/"><img src="http://l.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/ML.x1Jn9JlvOld40yriFmg--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3NfbGVnbztmaT1maWxsO2g9ODY7cT03NTt3PTEzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en-US/homerun/techrepublic.cbs.com/4996faad074d125ebecc30aaf41aaab6" width="130" height="86" alt="How to fix Apache 2 not executing PHP files" align="left" title="How to fix Apache 2 not executing PHP files" border="0" /></a>If your Apache 2 web server is failing to execute PHP files, learn how to quickly remedy this issue.</p><br clear="all"/>Windows Server 2016: The smart person's guide<p><a href="http://www.techrepublic.com/article/windows-server-2016-the-smart-persons-guide/"><img src="http://l.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/q1oo_WFN3q_btUechlg1Gw--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3NfbGVnbztmaT1maWxsO2g9ODY7cT03NTt3PTEzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en-US/homerun/techrepublic.cbs.com/648fa83279136f28022473872eb55a85" width="130" height="86" alt="Windows Server 2016: The smart person&#039;s guide" align="left" title="Windows Server 2016: The smart person&#039;s guide" border="0" /></a>This guide covers details about Windows Server 2016, such as new features, minimum requirements, install options, and how Microsoft&#039;s virtualized services seamlessly integrate with the cloud.</p><br clear="all"/>http://www.techrepublic.com/article/windows-server-2016-the-smart-persons-guide/Fri, 09 Dec 2016 07:37:25 -0500TechRepublicarticle/windows-server-2016-the-smart-persons-guide/<p><a href="http://www.techrepublic.com/article/windows-server-2016-the-smart-persons-guide/"><img src="http://l.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/q1oo_WFN3q_btUechlg1Gw--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3NfbGVnbztmaT1maWxsO2g9ODY7cT03NTt3PTEzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en-US/homerun/techrepublic.cbs.com/648fa83279136f28022473872eb55a85" width="130" height="86" alt="Windows Server 2016: The smart person&#039;s guide" align="left" title="Windows Server 2016: The smart person&#039;s guide" border="0" /></a>This guide covers details about Windows Server 2016, such as new features, minimum requirements, install options, and how Microsoft&#039;s virtualized services seamlessly integrate with the cloud.</p><br clear="all"/>First Click: Have we reached peak nostalgia?<p><a href="http://www.theverge.com/2016/12/9/13896600/peak-hollywood-nostalgia"><img src="http://l1.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/Ny5eg27ylWFQ60zkAge43w--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3NfbGVnbztmaT1maWxsO2g9ODY7cT03NTt3PTEzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en-US/homerun/verge.vox.com/8562dc39b519de89857e604409c96237" width="130" height="86" alt="First Click: Have we reached peak nostalgia?" align="left" title="First Click: Have we reached peak nostalgia?" border="0" /></a>Last week I yelled at the internet about our collective obsession with nostalgia. Since then, we got the first trailer for the fifth transformers film and this lovely blast from the past: #BAYWATCH EXCLUSIVE: We&#039;re the avengers of the beach but super dysfunctional. Now &quot;YOU PEOPLE&quot; enjoy your trailer. #BAYWATCH MEMORIAL DAY.. pic.twitter.com/swgyWTEypj— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) December 8, 2016</p><br clear="all"/>http://www.theverge.com/2016/12/9/13896600/peak-hollywood-nostalgiaFri, 09 Dec 2016 07:30:02 -0500The Verge2016/12/9/13896600/peak-hollywood-nostalgia<p><a href="http://www.theverge.com/2016/12/9/13896600/peak-hollywood-nostalgia"><img src="http://l1.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/Ny5eg27ylWFQ60zkAge43w--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3NfbGVnbztmaT1maWxsO2g9ODY7cT03NTt3PTEzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en-US/homerun/verge.vox.com/8562dc39b519de89857e604409c96237" width="130" height="86" alt="First Click: Have we reached peak nostalgia?" align="left" title="First Click: Have we reached peak nostalgia?" border="0" /></a>Last week I yelled at the internet about our collective obsession with nostalgia. Since then, we got the first trailer for the fifth transformers film and this lovely blast from the past: #BAYWATCH EXCLUSIVE: We&#039;re the avengers of the beach but super dysfunctional. Now &quot;YOU PEOPLE&quot; enjoy your trailer. #BAYWATCH MEMORIAL DAY.. pic.twitter.com/swgyWTEypj— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) December 8, 2016</p><br clear="all"/>Two technique enhancements from readers during 2016<p><a href="http://www.techrepublic.com/article/two-technique-enhancements-from-readers-during-2016/"><img src="http://l2.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/wmwAFkjSikFQTAuEf_7Ezg--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3NfbGVnbztmaT1maWxsO2g9ODY7cT03NTt3PTEzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en-US/homerun/techrepublic.cbs.com/f134ce938ad122893e4643688212e4db" width="130" height="86" alt="Two technique enhancements from readers during 2016" align="left" title="Two technique enhancements from readers during 2016" border="0" /></a>Throughout the year, readers have shared their expertise and advice with other readers. Sometimes--as in the case of these two suggestions--the result was an improved technique.</p><br clear="all"/>http://www.techrepublic.com/article/two-technique-enhancements-from-readers-during-2016/Fri, 09 Dec 2016 07:26:00 -0500TechRepublicarticle/two-technique-enhancements-from-readers-during-2016/<p><a href="http://www.techrepublic.com/article/two-technique-enhancements-from-readers-during-2016/"><img src="http://l2.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/wmwAFkjSikFQTAuEf_7Ezg--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3NfbGVnbztmaT1maWxsO2g9ODY7cT03NTt3PTEzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en-US/homerun/techrepublic.cbs.com/f134ce938ad122893e4643688212e4db" width="130" height="86" alt="Two technique enhancements from readers during 2016" align="left" title="Two technique enhancements from readers during 2016" border="0" /></a>Throughout the year, readers have shared their expertise and advice with other readers. Sometimes--as in the case of these two suggestions--the result was an improved technique.</p><br clear="all"/>Congress cracks down on bots used by ticket scalpers<p><a href="http://www.theverge.com/2016/12/9/13897204/ticket-bots-scalpers-congress-law-lin-manuel"><img src="http://l3.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/Mn4Q9qnlDX4reRVaS5r7Zg--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3NfbGVnbztmaT1maWxsO2g9ODY7cT03NTt3PTEzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en-US/homerun/verge.vox.com/25dd02dc75f8318eab035d8dee47e534" width="130" height="86" alt="Congress cracks down on bots used by ticket scalpers" align="left" title="Congress cracks down on bots used by ticket scalpers" border="0" /></a>The US Congress this week passed legislation that would outlaw bots used by scalpers to purchase tickets to concerts, sporting events, and Broadway shows. The Better Online Ticket Sales (BOTS) Act was passed in the House of Representatives with bipartisan support on Wednesday, the Associated Press reports, and now awaits President Obama’s signature. “These bots have gotten completely out of control and their dominance in the market is denying countless fans access to shows, concerts, and sporting events and driving prices through the roof,” said Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) in a statement.</p><br clear="all"/>http://www.theverge.com/2016/12/9/13897204/ticket-bots-scalpers-congress-law-lin-manuelFri, 09 Dec 2016 06:50:00 -0500The Verge2016/12/9/13897204/ticket-bots-scalpers-congress-law-lin-manuel<p><a href="http://www.theverge.com/2016/12/9/13897204/ticket-bots-scalpers-congress-law-lin-manuel"><img src="http://l3.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/Mn4Q9qnlDX4reRVaS5r7Zg--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3NfbGVnbztmaT1maWxsO2g9ODY7cT03NTt3PTEzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en-US/homerun/verge.vox.com/25dd02dc75f8318eab035d8dee47e534" width="130" height="86" alt="Congress cracks down on bots used by ticket scalpers" align="left" title="Congress cracks down on bots used by ticket scalpers" border="0" /></a>The US Congress this week passed legislation that would outlaw bots used by scalpers to purchase tickets to concerts, sporting events, and Broadway shows. The Better Online Ticket Sales (BOTS) Act was passed in the House of Representatives with bipartisan support on Wednesday, the Associated Press reports, and now awaits President Obama’s signature. “These bots have gotten completely out of control and their dominance in the market is denying countless fans access to shows, concerts, and sporting events and driving prices through the roof,” said Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) in a statement.</p><br clear="all"/>Samsung, Google, Facebook and Sony join forces to drive VR development<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/samsung-google-facebook-sony-join-forces-drive-vr-105359351.html"><img src="http://l1.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/sSHcc.kOQW5Kc2IGwo9HEQ--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3NfbGVnbztmaT1maWxsO2g9ODY7cT03NTt3PTEzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en_US/News/US-AFPRelax/istock_619987668.69b64114835.original.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="Despite high prices, VR headsets could still find a place under the tree this Holiday." align="left" title="Despite high prices, VR headsets could still find a place under the tree this Holiday." border="0" /></a>Acer Starbreeze, Facebook Oculus, Google, HTC Vive, Samsung and Sony Interactive Entertainment have announced the formation of an international non-profit organization, called the Global Virtual Reality Association (GVRA), to research and foster virtual reality technology and bring together all the players in this global industry, including consumers. Together, partners in the alliance hope to shape the future of virtual reality by developing this emerging industry and taking it forward in synergy with consumers. &quot;The goal of the Global Virtual Reality Association is to promote responsible development and adoption of VR globally,&quot; said the GVRA.</p><br clear="all"/>http://news.yahoo.com/samsung-google-facebook-sony-join-forces-drive-vr-105359351.htmlFri, 09 Dec 2016 05:53:59 -0500AFP Relax Newssamsung-google-facebook-sony-join-forces-drive-vr-105359351<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/samsung-google-facebook-sony-join-forces-drive-vr-105359351.html"><img src="http://l1.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/sSHcc.kOQW5Kc2IGwo9HEQ--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3NfbGVnbztmaT1maWxsO2g9ODY7cT03NTt3PTEzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en_US/News/US-AFPRelax/istock_619987668.69b64114835.original.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="Despite high prices, VR headsets could still find a place under the tree this Holiday." align="left" title="Despite high prices, VR headsets could still find a place under the tree this Holiday." border="0" /></a>Acer Starbreeze, Facebook Oculus, Google, HTC Vive, Samsung and Sony Interactive Entertainment have announced the formation of an international non-profit organization, called the Global Virtual Reality Association (GVRA), to research and foster virtual reality technology and bring together all the players in this global industry, including consumers. Together, partners in the alliance hope to shape the future of virtual reality by developing this emerging industry and taking it forward in synergy with consumers. &quot;The goal of the Global Virtual Reality Association is to promote responsible development and adoption of VR globally,&quot; said the GVRA.</p><br clear="all"/>Super Mario Run will need an active internet connection to play<p><a href="http://www.theverge.com/2016/12/9/13897344/super-mario-run-internet-connection"><img src="http://l3.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/IaUjY8W_eIIcJqzy5juG3w--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3NfbGVnbztmaT1maWxsO2g9ODY7cT03NTt3PTEzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en_US/News/The%20Verge/akrales_161207_1310_A_0065.0.0.jpeg" width="130" height="86" alt="Super Mario Run will need an active internet connection to play" align="left" title="Super Mario Run will need an active internet connection to play" border="0" /></a>Super Mario Run is coming out December 15th, but to play it you’ll need an active internet connection. Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto confirmed this detail in an interview with Mashable, saying the requirement was introduced to curb piracy. “For us, we view our software as being a very important asset,” said Miyamoto.</p><br clear="all"/>http://www.theverge.com/2016/12/9/13897344/super-mario-run-internet-connectionFri, 09 Dec 2016 05:40:37 -0500The Verge2016/12/9/13897344/super-mario-run-internet-connection<p><a href="http://www.theverge.com/2016/12/9/13897344/super-mario-run-internet-connection"><img src="http://l3.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/IaUjY8W_eIIcJqzy5juG3w--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3NfbGVnbztmaT1maWxsO2g9ODY7cT03NTt3PTEzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en_US/News/The%20Verge/akrales_161207_1310_A_0065.0.0.jpeg" width="130" height="86" alt="Super Mario Run will need an active internet connection to play" align="left" title="Super Mario Run will need an active internet connection to play" border="0" /></a>Super Mario Run is coming out December 15th, but to play it you’ll need an active internet connection. Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto confirmed this detail in an interview with Mashable, saying the requirement was introduced to curb piracy. “For us, we view our software as being a very important asset,” said Miyamoto.</p><br clear="all"/>Apple’s CarPlay is now available in more than 200 different models<p><a href="http://www.theverge.com/2016/12/9/13897228/apple-carplay-vehicle-availbility-200"><img src="http://l3.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/RG.h4.mfYEzC9wO3kf6eMA--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3NfbGVnbztmaT1maWxsO2g9ODY7cT03NTt3PTEzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en-US/homerun/verge.vox.com/e776d934936d55c10687c92790537675" width="130" height="86" alt="Apple’s CarPlay is now available in more than 200 different models" align="left" title="Apple’s CarPlay is now available in more than 200 different models" border="0" /></a>If reports are to be believed, Apple has scaled back ambitions to build its own car, but it’s still going strong with its more prosaic automobile offering: CarPlay. It’s not clear in terms of precise numbers how this compares to Google’s rival car OS, Android Auto, but both companies cover all the major manufacturers. As of this October, Android Auto was scheduled to be available on more than 40 2016 models, including some from BMW, Fiat Chrysler (including Dodge and Jeep), and Toyota and Lexus.</p><br clear="all"/>http://www.theverge.com/2016/12/9/13897228/apple-carplay-vehicle-availbility-200Fri, 09 Dec 2016 04:42:08 -0500The Verge2016/12/9/13897228/apple-carplay-vehicle-availbility-200<p><a href="http://www.theverge.com/2016/12/9/13897228/apple-carplay-vehicle-availbility-200"><img src="http://l3.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/RG.h4.mfYEzC9wO3kf6eMA--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3NfbGVnbztmaT1maWxsO2g9ODY7cT03NTt3PTEzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en-US/homerun/verge.vox.com/e776d934936d55c10687c92790537675" width="130" height="86" alt="Apple’s CarPlay is now available in more than 200 different models" align="left" title="Apple’s CarPlay is now available in more than 200 different models" border="0" /></a>If reports are to be believed, Apple has scaled back ambitions to build its own car, but it’s still going strong with its more prosaic automobile offering: CarPlay. It’s not clear in terms of precise numbers how this compares to Google’s rival car OS, Android Auto, but both companies cover all the major manufacturers. As of this October, Android Auto was scheduled to be available on more than 40 2016 models, including some from BMW, Fiat Chrysler (including Dodge and Jeep), and Toyota and Lexus.</p><br clear="all"/>Facebook now lets anyone make their own Snapchat-like photo frame<p><a href="http://www.theverge.com/2016/12/9/13897134/facebook-custom-photo-frames"><img src="http://l2.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/fd7q6PZpMQZ5c.YlTp6EpA--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3NfbGVnbztmaT1maWxsO2g9ODY7cT03NTt3PTEzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en-US/homerun/verge.vox.com/f11ed4d18f4cc77c54d259236653ab02" width="130" height="86" alt="Facebook now lets anyone make their own Snapchat-like photo frame" align="left" title="Facebook now lets anyone make their own Snapchat-like photo frame" border="0" /></a>Facebook continues to flesh out its in-app camera features, releasing a new tool that lets members of the public create and submit their own custom photo frames for others to use. The social network has offered photo frames for your profile picture since 2015, but hasn’t let anyone create their own before now. Like Facebook’s other photo experiments (including a version of the app that opens straight to the camera instead of the News Feed), this new tool isn’t available to everyone.</p><br clear="all"/>http://www.theverge.com/2016/12/9/13897134/facebook-custom-photo-framesFri, 09 Dec 2016 04:12:54 -0500The Verge2016/12/9/13897134/facebook-custom-photo-frames<p><a href="http://www.theverge.com/2016/12/9/13897134/facebook-custom-photo-frames"><img src="http://l2.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/fd7q6PZpMQZ5c.YlTp6EpA--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3NfbGVnbztmaT1maWxsO2g9ODY7cT03NTt3PTEzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en-US/homerun/verge.vox.com/f11ed4d18f4cc77c54d259236653ab02" width="130" height="86" alt="Facebook now lets anyone make their own Snapchat-like photo frame" align="left" title="Facebook now lets anyone make their own Snapchat-like photo frame" border="0" /></a>Facebook continues to flesh out its in-app camera features, releasing a new tool that lets members of the public create and submit their own custom photo frames for others to use. The social network has offered photo frames for your profile picture since 2015, but hasn’t let anyone create their own before now. Like Facebook’s other photo experiments (including a version of the app that opens straight to the camera instead of the News Feed), this new tool isn’t available to everyone.</p><br clear="all"/>Watch the first Spider-Man: Homecoming trailer<p><a href="http://www.theverge.com/2016/12/9/13819928/spider-man-homecoming-marvel-tom-hollander"><img src="http://l.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/Nor.p9pB9iSRRn0NHati4A--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3NfbGVnbztmaT1maWxsO2g9ODY7cT03NTt3PTEzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en-US/homerun/verge.vox.com/adf2b5b777477f45b6b3daee9a00dba7" width="130" height="86" alt="Watch the first Spider-Man: Homecoming trailer" align="left" title="Watch the first Spider-Man: Homecoming trailer" border="0" /></a>MarvelThe first trailer for Marvel’s Spider-Man: Homecoming debuted on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, giving us a clear look at how well leading man Tom Holland can handle himself in the ol’ red and blue pajamas.The trailer follows Spider-Man as he interrupts a bank robbery, perches on tall buildings, and takes life advice from Tony Stark. We also get a glimpse of Michael Keaton as Adrian Toomes / Vulture as he wrecks havoc in New York City. ...</p><br clear="all"/>http://www.theverge.com/2016/12/9/13819928/spider-man-homecoming-marvel-tom-hollanderFri, 09 Dec 2016 00:24:51 -0500The Verge2016/12/9/13819928/spider-man-homecoming-marvel-tom-hollander<p><a href="http://www.theverge.com/2016/12/9/13819928/spider-man-homecoming-marvel-tom-hollander"><img src="http://l.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/Nor.p9pB9iSRRn0NHati4A--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3NfbGVnbztmaT1maWxsO2g9ODY7cT03NTt3PTEzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en-US/homerun/verge.vox.com/adf2b5b777477f45b6b3daee9a00dba7" width="130" height="86" alt="Watch the first Spider-Man: Homecoming trailer" align="left" title="Watch the first Spider-Man: Homecoming trailer" border="0" /></a>MarvelThe first trailer for Marvel’s Spider-Man: Homecoming debuted on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, giving us a clear look at how well leading man Tom Holland can handle himself in the ol’ red and blue pajamas.The trailer follows Spider-Man as he interrupts a bank robbery, perches on tall buildings, and takes life advice from Tony Stark. We also get a glimpse of Michael Keaton as Adrian Toomes / Vulture as he wrecks havoc in New York City. ...</p><br clear="all"/>